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Posted by apolloa
Hy Guy's n Gals,
Looking into a new phone for me mum. It need's to be very easy to use, she only uses text's and phone calls so camera etc are not vital. A nice clear screen and largish or easy to use key's are very important.
I have looked at the Moto L6 which is great value for money but it's illogical menu isn't really suitable.
So can you tell what SE phones fit the bill and are worth getting? I've looked at the W300I, K310I and J230I so far. Any idea's?
Don't talk about the K750 etc as they are too expensive really. It will be on pay as you go.

Thanks people.


Posted by se-fan
hello!
I´m rinning an mobileshop and i would recommend you to buy the k310 its an easy phone and not soo expansive and worth its money!

cheers

Posted by PowerLee
My mum got a K300I last xmas & she finds it very easy to use, The joystick is a bonus too for people with dodgy finger joints.

This is also someone who aint too hot with technology.

A K310I would be worth a look at.



[ This Message was edited by: PowerLee on 2006-11-04 17:48 ]

Posted by c_vignesh
How about the new K320i or Z530i ??

Posted by Danny_BFC
my mates got that w300 - not a bad phone. I would suggest a second hand w800 or w810 however.

Posted by anterminator
SE k510 is a good phone, but a little bit more expensive than k300/310 etc.

Posted by Dups!
Also think the k310 would be suitable for her. Good luck.


Posted by apolloa
Quote:

On 2006-11-04 18:48:45, c_vignesh wrote:
How about the new K320i or Z530i ??




Thanks people great responses, unfortunatley the K320I isn't on SEs UK website yet so it may not be out in time for Christmas as it will be a present, pity.
I think it may be between the J230I or the K310I, the K510I is nice but too many features for mum really.
The same for W300I but it has a nice big screen and keys.

[ This Message was edited by: apolloa on 2006-11-04 18:19 ]

Posted by QVGA
I guess the K750. Its almost the same price as W300. K3xx series isnt good at all. K500 is another good option.

Posted by nalbagli
I really dont think the w300 is a low end phone

Posted by QVGA
Quote:

On 2006-11-04 20:39:57, nalbagli wrote:
I really dont think the w300 is a low end phone


Its a >200$ phone. Dont know if thats low end or not.

Posted by Danny_BFC
w300 - i have seen this for £80. It doesn't have a big screen tho.

Posted by QuickShare
K750 is your best options

Posted by *Jojo*
Quote:

On 2006-11-05 01:49:21, QuickShare wrote:
K750 is your best options





. . . but that's EXPENSIVe accdg. to the author mate

The K/J/W series are just the options here . . . K300i will do !

Posted by shaliron
Well, the Z550 in Aus is the same price as the W300 (both equivalent to 80 pounds). Much better phone for the price IMO. Better keys than the W300, looks better and has a larger, clearer and brighter screen.

Posted by *Jojo*
Yeah the Z550i is a NICE one . . . though a BIT pricey me thinks - Shali

Posted by shaliron
@*Jojo*
Well, apolloa is looking at the W300, which is the same price as the Z550 (at least here in Australia). Real cheap for what it's got.

Posted by *Jojo*
@shali - Maybe apolloa has NOT seen how the Z550i looks like Me too

Posted by shaliron
Here we go:

1.3 megapixel camera as well.

Posted by *Jojo*
@shali - Nice one mate ! Does it have an external memory card slot? 1.3 MP is a decent one . . . I like the minute external LCD . . . almost same as that with the NEW release - Z610 How much is that in US$ mate? Thanks!

Posted by shaliron
Yeah, it has a Memory stick micro slot, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, 176x220 screen (256k colours).
Look here for more:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_z550-1564.php

And it's about US$153. Cheap as chips! And small. 89mmx45mmx20mm

Posted by xan K
the k310 is a very good and solid phone for a very little price. if you want to pay a bit more, than the z550i is good for you too. I just don't like w300 or z300 so much.

Posted by *Jojo*
@shali - That's really nice mate ! It can be stored with lotsa files because of it's external card . . . nice link too ! Price is reasonable for it's features . . . is it a - 3G fone? Thanks!

Posted by shaliron
@*Jojo*
Not a 3G unfortunately, but I'd say that it's a W810, with a worse camera, no flash themes and different memory card. Otherwise, it's identical functionality wise (even the media player minus megabass). Got one myself to use as a small everyday phone with radio. That was sorely missed on the K610.

Posted by *Jojo*
@shali - Oh . . . OK, that's really a CHEAP one for it's features . . . care to post a pic of it UNFOLDED . . . I mean to see how the keypad and LCD looks like Thanks! So, it has a radio too ?

Posted by shaliron
@*Jojo*
There are some here already:
http://www.mobileburn.com/gallery.jsp?Id=2367&source=BROWSER
And a review here:
http://www.mobile-review.com/review/sonyericsson-z550-en.shtml

And it does have radio.


Posted by *Jojo*
@shali - Oh . . . OK, thanks for the links mate ! Will check if this Z550i is already available at my end . . . !

Posted by wap123
Man jus get her a k300/310, its suit her or if u dont want 2 spend dat much money since u say she jus use it 4 text and calls buy her a t610. I no its old but dat'll do find from wat i heard u say she'll most likely use d fone for

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Posted by mcrosser
yeah or a T630 better! it has a nice kepyad and good TFT screen. Has good reception too! Just what she needs! And its incredibly cheap lol

Posted by *Jojo*
Though if it will be a T610 or a T630 . . . it will already be a 2nd hand, as those models were already phased out together with the - dinosaurs

Posted by shaliron
Just had a good thought. What about the Z520? Very good keys, and the screen is decent enough.

Posted by carkitter
When I was checking out low-end phones recently for my son we shortlisted the W300 and J230i. Both really good (basic) phones. Ended up getting a 2nd hand S700 because of the MP3, radio and exp. memory.

This time last year I got my mum a 2nd hand Z600 and DSS-20 to replace her Alcatel One Touch Easy (circa 2000). She got the hang of it after about 6 weeks... I put some cool themes and wallpapers on too!

Posted by apolloa
Thanks guys. I took my mum to look at my shortlist and she likes the W300I!!!! That surprised me. It's not too expensive either, in fact I thought it was craking value for money so I've sold this one.

I've got another question though for me which I may make a new post for. But I want to know if the P990I is worth it? I've been thinking about upgrading to it for a while but it hasn't got rave reviews mainly due to the software and the thousand and one ways of doing the same thing on it. I am very tempted cause of the camera and would use it to remind me of stuff and for lists.
But are SE getting their with the software yet?



Posted by Residentevil
An option might be the K700i, which can now be obtained for a low price and you get a great value. Also to consider the K510, lower price than the K310 and it has a great screen.

Posted by *Jojo*
@apolloa - The P990 is really nice, specially now that the $$$ has already dropped compared to it's INITIAL release . . . do you have other choices aside from the P990

Posted by apolloa
Quote:

On 2006-11-11 22:24:36, *Jojo* wrote:
@apolloa - The P990 is really nice, specially now that the $$$ has already dropped compared to it's INITIAL release . . . do you have other choices aside from the P990




Thanks Jojo. I don't really have any other choices apart from the K800I really. I just fancy the P990I, I had a P800 and found that really useful and I would like a camera for conveniance so the P990 is the only choice. I would get a M600I or W950I if it wasn't for the lack of camera.
I like the TyTn but would prefer a SE phone as I like them and the screen is protected better on the P990I.

Posted by *Jojo*
@apolloa - Yeah, I have to agree that the P800 still is IN even at this point in time . . . I've had the P800/P900/P910i . . . but for me they are just all the SAME . . . if you are just after the CAMERA on the P990, better yet just buy yourself a Sony Cybershot Digicam A 6 or 7 MegaPixel will surely do . . . Good Luck !

Posted by apolloa
I've got a decent Canon digital camera but I just want one on a phone for practicality as I don't carry the Canon around with me everywhere.
If the software is improving with the 990 then I will be very tempted by it.

[ This Message was edited by: apolloa on 2006-11-12 00:50 ]

Posted by victorh017
Quote:

On 2006-11-05 05:58:18, shaliron wrote:
Just had a good thought. What about the Z520? Very good keys, and the screen is decent enough.




I agree, the keys are just awesome for bigger fingers. It is indeed a very comfortable keypad. The only drawback for me was the lack of a MS slot. The Z530 has it, but its keys (from the pictures I've seen) are just terrible.


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